Germination*:Light is required for germination. 5-10 days at temperatures of 75-80 °F (24-26 °C), and relative humidity levels of 95% or higher. For pelleted seed, slightly higher temperatures and 100% relative humidity aid in uniformity of germination. pH levels of 5.5-6.5 are optimum.

* Germination Stages (from seed to finished young plant)

Stage I Starts with the radicle breaking through the testa. The roots are touching the medium.
Ends with fully developed cotyledons.
Stage II Starts from fully developed cotyledons. Ends with the fully developed true leaf or
true leaf pair.
Stage III Starts from the fully developed true leaf or true leaf pair and ends with 80% of the
young plants being marketable.
Stage IV All young plants are ready for sale and in the process of being hardened off. This
stage lasts about 7 days.

The cultural recommendations are based on results from trials conducted under Central
European conditions. Different conditions in other parts of the world may lead to deviations
in results achieved.